Morgan Harrington Case: Virginia State Police On New Search
Charlottesville, VA– Virginia State Police are searching an area of route 64, between mile markers 112 and 114 today in their efforts to locate missing VT student, Morgan Harrington.
Located approximately 4 miles west of Charlottesville, VA, the stretch of highway leads up to an early area of interest, Crozet, VA.
VSP PR Manager, Connie Geller says the area is not being searched based on any new tip.
Check back to blinkoncrime.com for this developing story.
Update #1. Jim Hanchett, Newsplex, reports the search has ended for this area today, and is awaiting any news of other possible search areas.
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Danielle, I have eclectic tastes so totally understand being a fan of multiple kinds of music. I’ve literally gone to the opera on Friday, a boxing match on Saturday, and the Gorillaz on Sunday. (I do have to find specialized friends for each of these outings, as people generally have more narrowed interests—though my brother is an adventure dog and will go anywhere as long as you pay, lol. Maybe that’s why only 3 of the 9 went.) Metallica is kind of a big name vintage band, so it might have been fun just to see them for the sake of seeing them before they start to retire or worse.
Morgan seems like the kind of gal (artsy, with a broad minded family—Unitarians are always artsy and cool, and I recommend attending a service if you want some high brow inspiration—they talk about Bach and math and all kinds of cool things) who would have broad interests.
I do think Pantera is soooo much more accessible to the average joe thanks to Guitar Hero and the awesomely challenging Cowboys from Hell. Morgan could have gotten to know them through that—or it could have been through a dude, or who knows.
#215- that is a pic of “the 9″ only 8 names are listed. did i miss something?
Not 215..#225
Word Girl
The shoot took place in a State Park. Name eludes me right now. Will get back to you.
Sue, Don’t let closed roads in Virginia “jump out” at you today. As another poster has stated we’re covered by up to 2 feet of snow, reports of closer to 3 in a couple of areas. I don’t know what’s happening outside of our area, but here in Charlottesville it’s still snowing. Motorists are stranded, shelters have been opened. It would seem doubtful that any clues could be found today, and probably for sometime to come. Good luck to all the stranded, and thoughts for all the Harringtons.
@ Wordgirl (#241) –
From my understanding the EC shoot is in Va Beach and yes, that is Jeni.
Word Girl,
First Landing State Park:
Electric Chameleon wrote at 2:12pm on October 19th, 2009
“First landing Park in VA Beach”
http://www.facebook.com/photo_comments.php?aid=128045&id=23318185779
From Dec. 2nd:
“I feel like I’m on acid all over again looking at this.” I guess that clears up the drug thing.
B
re 248 counselor4u Have been pondering upon some of the info and the question of whether Sara Turner, of JMU and identified as the 3rd girl nest to Morgan in the pic, moved out of her abusive *male* or *female* friend’s apt they were sharing.
If male, the break-up was before or after Oct 17th?
If you are referring to this: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ru_deltasig/message/860
that was Nov 17 08.
Blink, do you know if the mystery guy who rode to C’Ville from JMU with Morgan, et al. attends JMU, lives in Harrisonburg and may/may not attend another college, or if his girlfriend attends JMU? I ask because I can’t figure out any other reason he would have been in the JMU area to get a ride. TIA.
Yes. JMU
B
So, I guess OPEN is not Amy M.
No
B
I would like to say that I was very hesitant on posting the link for the 2 photos of Morgan Harrington.
However, the 2nd photo of her alarms me not for the pose by Morgan, but the fact that it was posted in that album at all. All other photos from that Dreamin’ night album are really quite laid back and somewhat “well behaved”, so to speak. No doubt there were other attendees in poses similar to Morgan’s, so why post only Morgan. IMO, someone, connected to the event or perhaps the band, posted it out of spite. Someone who has a personal issue with Morgan. And that, to me, is the important concern, not the posing of Morgan.
OPEN YOU EYES, rather than support Morgan, her friend, seems to possess a level of resentment or disdain. A personal agenda, if you will. Just my opinion, of course.
Sarah Turner had to move out from abusive roommate? Thought that was Charlene Saplak? They’re the same?
My head spins again. Sigh. Trying; really.
WPGmouse et al, which pics from that launch party do you kids see Morgan in? I see Captain Morgan, but I don’t see Morgan H. The chick in the blue? The chick with her big fat tongue sticking out? Some other gal? I don’t see anything that screams Morgan. I guess i am used to seeing her do the crooked head/model pose she and her brother do. Point her out to me, would you? I must be snow blind from our ongoing snowfall. Thanks!
Re: some other posts, I don’t know if she’s necessarily anemic—she might just be fair like her mom. I no longer think she’s anorexic or bulimic—she just seems to favor her skinny mom, as does her bro.
Reg post 229- I remember Shannon Guy McDaniel… he posted on the HFMDH facebook page all the time, but hasn’t for quite a while. He always gave me the creeps. Seemed a little to obsessed with Morgan. I remembered going to his facebook page a long time ago and if I remember correctly all his friends were young women. Strange
Comment by Liz — December 19, 2009 @ 6:41 pm:
[Reg post 229- I remember Shannon Guy McDaniel… he posted on the HFMDH facebook page all the time, but hasn’t for quite a while. He always gave me the creeps. Seemed a little to obsessed with Morgan. I remembered going to his facebook page a long time ago and if I remember correctly all his friends were young women. Strange]
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I remember him posting there as well, Liz. He was fond of posting messages directly to ‘the perp’ threatening to put a bullet in his knee caps, forehead and privates.
What struck me as weird was that his Facebook Friends list consists *only* of females, and very young ones at that:
http://www.facebook.com/friends/?id=656152489
Also from his FB page…
Education and Work:
College: USF
High School: williamfleming
Employer: im retired
Description: chillin ,watchin scooby doo,tom njerry,sportscentrth western channel,pow pow
Sounds like a real winner. Mom must be proud…
Well I can tell you for a fact, that profile is bogus.
B
$261 wpgmouse,
Hello, thanks for posting the links. Are you concerned about the pic of Morgan with her tongue sticking out next to a young man? I’m not sure if I’m looking at the correct one.
If this is the pic that has you concerned,I want to let you know that this exact pose is EXTREMELY popular among those who listen to Metal. It is 1 of the most used poses other than Ronnie James Dio’s hand pose and Gene Simmons tongue pose. Although it is not the most flattering of Morgan, I guess…. the second one more than makes up for it,IMO
Also wanted to let you know that I do agree that OYE seems to have underlying issues with Morgan. Is it her life style? Is it her looks? Is it her socioeconomic background I don’t know. And suddenly, Oye is no longer giving us her 2 cents. I wonder why?
Comment by sue — December 19, 2009 @ 9:14 am:
[This looks like the guy in the background of the above photo.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3155660&id=57182443316
Morgan was clearly a local music fan, and probably had many related friends. Maybe some ex or even current boyfriends?]
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Sue, for what it’s worth, I agree.
Comment by Danielle — December 18, 2009 @ 5:26 pm/Blink’s Reply:
[Danielle- You may have missed my earlier comment. I am aware that James and Jeni were in Virginia Beach making a video with Electric Chameleon. It was listed as one of Morgan’s fave bands previously. Jeni *dates* Mohammed, the lead singer. Morgan was at the launch party at Martin’s in October. May have nothing to do with her disappearance, but there’s your extended connection. Food for thought- I have known that for months. I have a cache of photos of both of those events. I was ok to post on only the relevant connection related to Herndon’s own words. You asked for more. Now you have it. B]
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Blink: I remember running through the photos on her MySpace page (before she set it to private) and there were a fair amount of photos of him with captions/comments by Jeni which gave me the impression that she had a major crush on him. I wasn’t aware that Jeni was dating Mohammed. Makes sense now.
Well, there were many photos of them in romantic “situations” and there is a massive painting of the 2 of them, in her previous pad prior to moving back. Regardless, they knew each other well, and she was just in their video, where HH was also in attendance.
Why the distance from Morgan?
B
ok, wait—-i see a trademark morgan head tilt being done by the tongue girl in the alternate pic (i mean of course the girl in the gray All Gold shirt). That’s our Morgan?
Are you referring to the pic of Morgan with a taller young man to her left?
If so, yes, that is Morgan.
B
Comment by wpgmouse — December 19, 2009 @ 2:25 am:
[But what bothered me is Jeni posted on here, and it is definitely her, she never mentioned she knew Morgan.]
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Wpgmouse: She may not have known Morgan, but knew ‘of’ Morgan.
By any chance, do you remember what her post said?
#238
Danielle,
IMO, People who listen to Metal are some of the most open-minded people around. They are used to others viewing them from a skewed lens based upon what they’ve heard about the music or the band.
Although, there are some fans that are strictly fans of metal and never venture out of the genre. For the most part, they like a wide range of music. It depends on your mood. Some days you want it thrashing other days your wantit more mellow.
All metal fans, IMO pride themselves as being non-conformists. They refuse to be put in a box. What better way to show you are unique than by the music you listen to and the clothes you wear?
Metal bands do cover songs from a wide range of artists. Metallica is no exception. When you are a fan, you research, you find the original and sometimes it can lead you to become a fan of other bands and other styles of music. Here are some links to bands and the songs that Metallica has covered ranging from Thin Lizzy to Bob Segar. Enjoy…..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TehFZ38kt6o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54H3EUAzpVg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fe7yOccqdxI&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYFj67L0wIc&feature=related
er, i mean All GOOD (Music Festival and Campout?)
#224
wpgmouse, you wrote:
It’s possible Mohammed and Jeni had not met then, as she is not in any of the pics I could find. But what bothered me is Jeni posted on here, and it is definitely her, she never mentioned she knew Morgan. She also changed dates on her myspace moods when she spoke about the sand- I was literally on her site when she changed it, and then changed it back a few minutes later, I have a timestamped screenshot of it.
Could it mean absolutely nothing? Of course, but why that, why change the timing ?
B
I am posting Jeni’s comment from the HH thread. She did in fact state she did not know Morgan. Do you have proof that they did know each other? Am I missing something?
Comment by Jeni — November 6, 2009 @ 2:17 am
Hello…this is Jeni… I have not fully read through all of these posts and resposes…however, having read what I have thus far, I will urge you to contact the proper authorities if you have any further speculations or questions regarding ME. I will be happy to talk to them. Please do not hurt me or anyone else that I’m close to. I don’t know who you all are (that have created or attributed to this site) or what your motives are, but you’re not helping anyone by doing what you are doing. I will be more than happy to talk to the authorities, Morgan’s family, or anyone else involved. I don’t know this woman personally, I cannot imagine what her family is going through right now, and I don’t think these accusations are helping in any way. I appreciate the widespread interest and concern in this case, and I include myself in this group of people, but please use the right outlet to express these interests/concerns. I will not be checking this site for responses to this post. I wish all the best for Morgan and her family.
As far as I know Jeni, the only accusation made of any kind, is from me. You changed the dates on your myspace the other evening in 2 places and changed them back, both relating to dates following Morgan’s disappearance, why?
B
Ok, so if that’s her in the All Good shirt (from the 2008 festival), then boy, she really does like hippie music and events.
Comment by lizzy — December 19, 2009 @ 1:45 pm:
[As much as I hate to admit it, I actually like the little bit of body painting that is seen in the EC video shoot photos. It does suit the atmosphere; I was expecting something more on the “performance art” side of things. And if the photos are from that evening, JH does appear to be pretty much a HH that evening, and not concerned about anything else.]
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Great photography, great atmosphere. Not a fan of the airbrushed look of the body paint up close:
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=66687172&albumID=2961422&imageID=53596051#a=2961422&i=53595998
But from afar, it looks fabulous, as does Jeni:
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=66687172&albumID=2961422&imageID=53596051#a=2961422&i=53596099
I don’t feel JH/HH is involved in Morgan’s disappearance in any way, shape or form. I do feel that her disappearance is linked to someone she knew (who may, incidentally, know JH/HH as well, since by the nature of his business and lifestyle, I’m sure he knows many, many people).
We agree. What happened to Morgan, imo, will be answered within this circle.
B
B, if you need any names of some from the launch party pictures I may be able to help you out.
And FWIW Liz, he seems like a creeper. Most of his “friends” are high school girls, pretty high school girls. I can’t see his pics but he grosses me out. Demi Lovatto?? Really?? Freakshow.
Well I have every spec of his facebook, and I can tell you there is reason for concern in regard to pics of young girls. At a minimum, there should be from a parents perspective.
B
Oh, Danielle and all, I forgot to mention that Thin Lizzy’s version is not the original of Whiskey In A Jar, it was originally an old Irish diddy.(I just like Thin Lizzy’s) See what I mean about Metal leading into a wide array of musical styles?
Here is the link to an Irish take by the Dubliners:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46EXY4oP1Do&feature=related
Momof3:
“#224
wpgmouse, you wrote:”
Momof3, no I didn’t write that.
Blink did, but without bold text.
My bad. We have 18″ snow here, and some funky “outs” with the wireless.
B
Suz,
Re: the Electric Chameleon launch party and pics of Morgan, she is wearing a green “all good” tee. There is one pic of her w/3 other girls and a guy, and the one with her tongue out.
oops sorry, prev response wasnt up yet.
Hi Clementine…So glad you agree with me. I have to admit that I’m getting a little lost now, and you clearly have a firm grip on the who’s who here.
Thanks for your photos. Very interesting.
Regarding Blink’s comment in post #265 where you mention Shannon Guy McDaniel’s Facebook profile is bogus, are you implying the high school and/or college information he listed isn’t accurate? Perhaps it should read Northside High and JMU respectively?
from Momof3
“Hello, thanks for posting the links. Are you concerned about the pic of Morgan with her tongue sticking out next to a young man? I’m not sure if I’m looking at the correct one.
If this is the pic that has you concerned,I want to let you know that this exact pose is EXTREMELY popular among those who listen to Metal. It is 1 of the most used poses other than Ronnie James Dio’s hand pose and Gene Simmons tongue pose. Although it is not the most flattering of Morgan, I guess…. the second one more than makes up for it,IMO”
Yes, that is the photo, but again, my concern is who chose to post that photo. There must have been oodles taken that night, so why this one?
Why 2 photos of Morgan?
As you said Momof3, this is a common pose among Metal fans, but this event was for a non-metal band, and the other photos reflected that.
IMO, this photo seemed out of place with the rest.
Perhaps it was posted by someone who wanted Morgan to look out of place or posted by a fellow Metal-lover.
Electric Chameleon
“One of Roanoke’s hottest and most ambitious bands,” “Mixes a lot of reggae and ska into a funk-soul mix. It’s chief advantages come via a rock edge pushed by drummer Mason Jennelle, and singer-guitarist Mohamed Bhana, who has a unique pop-friendly voice with just enough grit.”
- Tad Dickens The Roanoke Times
Just to clarify, the review by Tad Dickens was taken from the band’s myspace, which I posted just to give a feel for the genre (not Metal).
http://www.myspace.com/electricchameleon
Is this the Hippie’s van at the Rooster festival? Blue Linda I think it was?
http://events.bassettsports.com/Home/tabid/148/AlbumID/622-204/Page/8/Default.aspx
photo number 367.
Lol, no not Mylinda.
B
Is this what’s his name?
The Hippie? Oh my….
http://events.bassettsports.com/Home/tabid/148/AlbumID/622-204/Page/13/Default.aspx
OOh, here’s what’s her name in the red dress with the hoop around her neck…
http://events.bassettsports.com/Home/tabid/148/AlbumID/622-208/Page/4/Default.aspx
#283 wpgmouse,
Thanks for responding. Yes, I understand your point. I had not thought of it in that way. My take was, she likes to stand out from the crowd, hence the red prom dress,ect.
Yet, I must admit you have given me pause. I am not writing this to spread rumors,rather just thinking things through….
Morgan transferred High Schools her senior year. Although this may not mean anything. In my experience, though, girls that transferred that late sometimes were having problems with their friends…rumors, innuendos, gossiping, spitefulness. What if her friends were pulling away from her that early?
As you so aptly pointed out, OYE seems to have resentment towards Morgan. She made reference to Morgan’s dealing with *something* and the friends possibly giving up on her…
I was rereading the threads today and came upon a post that was very insightful but was posted on a thread where the previous comments were last added on Nov 29. Hope this is okay, Blink.
# Comment by Roxy — December 7, 2009 @ 7:20 pm Nov 29
Hey Blink, In theory, I think someone is not lying per say but only telling part of the truth here.
For any of us old enough to know what it means to be away from home and living on our own for the first time. Life can be all peachy in the beginning but then reality sets in and can quickly change once you start geting to know another person. Knowing someone and living with them are two entirely different things.
There always seems to be one in every group that can be a bully or uses peer pressure as a means of getting their own way. Leaving to find respite back home is a sensible thing to do to get away from it all for awhile. It always seems too many pals are over, someone is not focused in pulling their weight or leaving one to spend more than their share. Thus, the bank account overdraft. There would be no reason to alarm loved ones because things between friends tend to eventually sort themselves out. However, it would be interesting to see the video or what the cashiers have to say the day she went shopping as a measure of caution. There is always the possiblity a chain of events could have unfolded beforehand.
I’m not suggesting her friends are involved in her disappearance, but for this reason, I believe there was already tension going on prior to the concert. I’m sure there have been bad concert nights or evenings in the past that may have harbored a little anger. Not to harm someone maliciously but things sometimes happen deserving of a pay back.
So, they already have tickets and decide to go and make the most out of it only for her to be left feeling like a third or fourth wheel. After falling, bleeding and possibly crying ..etc.. Morgan decides to go to the bathroom and finds herself tricked, lured or escorted out of the arena only to be denied re-entry. Arguing is the only thing that would make me wander around alone and its unlikely I would contact the one I’m at odds with.
Morgan makes contact to let her friends know she cannot get back in the building. One of the friends say I’m coming out to help but they never do. While Morgan is waiting she decides to bum a few cigarettes and a coat to stay warm. Even though its said she quit smoking this scenario makes for a super bad day and I could see her making an exception. During this time someone speaks to her and empathizes with her situation but left her knowing what she intended to do.
At this point Morgan called her friends to say never mind I’ll find a way home. A text message would seem more realistic considering it was a concert. It would be inconsiderate to leave otherwise so one would make sure the call was heard or message relayed. Obviously Morgan had manners to do so otherwise she would have just left without saying a word. Cell phone activity may have registered but I wonder if it elaborates on which type, a phone call or text message. The phone call may have been nothing more than garble or static and viewed as a crank call from someone merely joking around. The friend simply assumes she will be waiting outside afterwards considering it was her car they arrived in.
When she wasn’t there they assumed she went home or left with other people she knew that attended the concert. Somehow they became aware that she didn’t make it back so they had to think of something to tell everyone without looking foolish. Times may change but the way kids think- not so much.
If this was Morgan on the bridge I cannot see her hitchhiking as much as she may have been walking to another destination, like to a relative. It would make perfect sense this person watched her movements and waited until it was the right opportunity. Pulls up beside her and offers her a ride. A passerby(s) witnesses what appears to be her getting into or spotted inside a vehicle. At some point in the night a relationship had already been established as trust worthy so Morgan thought it was ok for she didn’t have far to go…
I think the phone messages, nylons/boots and necklace will play key roles in this investigation. Also, I think her phone took a picture being her only means of security hence the missing battery/chip. The purse, phone case, coat were tossed and found in an area she was known to be or led to believe after this person returned. Driving distance, to and from, would have been within a certain length of time before anyone noticed. Even going as far out to say this person may have had visible marks others thought were odd even when explained. Almost like the degree of injury didn’t fit the excuse or reason.
Perhaps I read too many crime stories but this seems realistic and makes much more sense to me.
Thanks for the ear Blink.- R
What stood out to me in Roxy’s post was the whole take on the friends living situation and how that could have played apart in the whole resentment issue. Amy moved out of the apartment, which I can understand under the circumstances. This post though, makes me realize there could be other underlying reasons though.
Another part that stood out to me was, Roxy’s whole scenario about one friend being a bully ect. In light of Morgan’s other friend looking for another apartment do to violence from her roommate, it made me view this post in a different light. I’d be interested in your thoughts, guys, thanks.
#265 and #276!
And now we’re back to Shannon! He was the first person that really caught my eye when looking around online. At the time I didn’t want to “out” him by posting his name on here.
I looked into him based on the fact that a Shannon had posted on a forum that he had heard rumors swirling around VT campus that Morgan was into heroin and a rough crowd. Blink pointed out to one of us on this site that the Shannon who posted that “report” was a guy…a simple google search… and voila
He’s “friends” with Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, and Miley Cyrus… all approximately 17 years old and former/current Disney stars. I pointed out that of some 315 or so friends on FB, only 3 were male. And almost all of the girls fit a certain type…not drop dead gorgeous per say but thin, blonde, tan.
He was the one that got me all worked up about security…and was part of the FB posse that had the thin blue line images as their profile pics. I think the security theory may have been disproved or set aside now, but I’ve still been bugged out by it because all that talk was what caused the first rat (On Belief) to decide to participate in our discussion. The thing that stood out to me was not only that that person chose to participate in our discussion at that time but that they were up alllll night trying to read all of the posts. While the issue of security has been moved past, part of me has been wanting to return to that point in the discussion because of the reaction it elicited….where does this lead us? Who does Shannon know?
Glad everyone is finally jumping on the myspace/facebook/youtube info hwy! I’ve checked into a few things (when I have had time) on FB/MS…just so everyone knows….you CAN gather LOTS of info on there if you take the time to dig.
# 268 Comment by clementine — December 19, 2009 @ 8:24 pm
Comment by Danielle — December 18, 2009 @ 5:26 pm/Blink’s Reply:
[Danielle- You may have missed my earlier comment. I am aware that James and Jeni were in Virginia Beach making a video with Electric Chameleon. It was listed as one of Morgan’s fave bands previously. Jeni *dates* Mohammed, the lead singer. Morgan was at the launch party at Martin’s in October. May have nothing to do with her disappearance, but there’s your extended connection. Food for thought- I have known that for months. I have a cache of photos of both of those events. I was ok to post on only the relevant connection related to Herndon’s own words. You asked for more. Now you have it. B]
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Blink: I remember running through the photos on her MySpace page (before she set it to private) and there were a fair amount of photos of him with captions/comments by Jeni which gave me the impression that she had a major crush on him. I wasn’t aware that Jeni was dating Mohammed. Makes sense now.
Well, there were many photos of them in romantic “situations” and there is a massive painting of the 2 of them, in her previous pad prior to moving back. Regardless, they knew each other well, and she was just in their video, where HH was also in attendance.
Why the distance from Morgan?
B
Blink, could Morgan have been trying to get to the video shoot after she found herself locked out of the concert? Is this the party OYE may have been referring to in her posts? The unknown male textee was not in Charlottesville, could he have been at the shoot? Did Morgan try hitching a ride there and never made it, or did a friend come to get her??? Things that make you go hmmmm…..
Mom- other than the association with several degrees of separation, there is no evidence I am aware of that leads there. I do think it is possible that shoot was the 18th into the 19th, confirmation would be helpful.
B
Blink, please don’t post if I’m way of base here, but can you visit this website and see if this Shannon is the Shannon that we’ve been looking at on FB? I’ve not been able to see any of his photos on FB. I can’t imagine that there would be two living near VT but this isn’t what I was expecting him to look like… anyway, since his name is coming up again I wanted to look into him again myself, found this, and got creeped out by a possible link to a paving company.
http://redwhiteandbluepaving.com/
Nope, your correct, that is him.
B
271 thank you momof3,
My kids are home and here are their story for demographics sake concerning crime and college kids.I’ll throw in their unofficial opinion here too.I posted some of this before so bare with me.
All are HUGE Metallica fans and 3 have been victimized on or near a college campus.
#1 son (Will) New England Conservatory of Music classical guitar
#2son (Chris)Manhattan School of Music percussion jazz studies
#2′s son’s wife Art major TCU (Emilie)
Will was robbed at his campus apt. by *other students* when he went to UNT.They broke out a car window and stole a very expensive guitar that he bought to study in a master class in Germany with Pepe Romero.
Yes he is artsy ,although he wouldn’t put it that way.
Chris had the most serious incident.This is very similar to a head injury scenario proposed here by some.He was mugged on the streets of New York after a night with his instructors and other students jamming at jazz bars.
He had been drinking and got separated from his group and 3 large men
stepped out in front of him and took everything including his new shoes.It was December and freezing.
For good measure they slammed his head into the pavement and left him for dead basically.He came to ,made it to a train and an officer saw him and took him to a hospital.He had a serious concussion.
The officer told my husband he was disoriented to the point the officer thought he was stone cold drunk until he saw blood , no shoes and no coat.Chris is artsy too and studied here and abroad also.
Head injury for Morgan seems possible to me.Friends panicking as well and making a terrible decision.Hiding the body in a location familiar to them.
Dr.Harrington said in the article what happened in the bathroom was important.What happened in the bathroom that made it something other than routine?
Emilie was the recipient of unwanted attention by a school janitor.She fired her work in the campus kiln often late into the night and this guy has become enamored with her.
Often stopping and speaking to her for lengthy periods.He followed her out to her car and made an advance at her and grabbing her hand so she couldn’t put the key in the door.
A male student came to the parking lot and interrupted the scene. They both reported him and he was fired.An unwanted advance from some one in her circle who picked her up seems plausible too.The mention of rape and murder by her parents in the article means to me, they suspect that as well.
I have really nothing to bring to the table as far as investigative skills here.I will speak to possible drug use and friendship.If drug use was involved as it was mentioned in the article as well.
My background is radio.Nothing more complicated than interviews with movie ,TV people, politicians and book authors. Those people tend to think of themselves as rather artist.Except for the politicians.
My good friend did have the cool job at the station, investigative reporter.Our stations (a group of them)were independently owned,which meant..no drug tests.
We had lots of attractive young interns and they were often preyed upon(for lack of a better description)by the other jockeys.Most of them a lot older.And married.We had our share of drug use as well.
Our Christmas parties were with all the stations and often there were country stars ,sports stars on and on who came as well.And plenty of whatever you wanted,I hate to say.You knew where to go and who to ask if you were so inclined.
Which really brings me to a point here were my kids weighed in.They don’t think Morgan would buy a ticket to Metallica and NOT go.That is just un-American according to them.
My son said you never let a friend leave for anywhere alone when they are messed up. Especially a girl.He feels the friends know who picked her up.Their questions are:
1.Who’s the dude that drove the girls there?It was his responsibility to get the girls there and back safely.
2. If he had her car ,where was he while the girls were at the concert.It would seem logical Morgan would call him to pick her up.It was her car and she was in need.
3.Why did the dude get a lawyer right off the bat,if that indeed happened.And did he help in any of the ground searches.I’m on the fence about the lawyer.
4.Who’s the other supposed guy she texted and was there a party place they were all together before and after the concert.
Nobody here (kids) see’s the importance of the BB players like I do.
My kids felt it was someone in her circle and if there was some substance used the fact is that can put you in contact with nefarious people.Even if they are on the fringe.
My kids have partied with everyone from professors to the preachers kid. And there have always been places that way older folks provided drugs and alcohol and the places to imbibe for the barely legal and up.We have people in my neighborhood that do that for the high school set.
Overseas the same applies.My DIL was in Italy the same time Amanda Knox was.Mr. Radio squirms every time a kid goes over seas to school.Our daughter was in Japan this summer for a month.So far Japan has been the safest *by far*.My husband is Homeland Security,you don’t want to hear those stats trust me.
So,I think my kids come from a fairly similar background as Morgan.They are all just a few years older and further along the path.This sort of thing could have happened to any of them.
College kids are often preyed upon by other college kids.The incidence of rape is FAR higher than the general population.This is the scenario I pray the most wasn’t the case for Morgan and her parents. God Bless and Happy Holidays,R
Radio. Fascinating.
Thank you for taking the time to discuss this with your most accomplished kids and DIL. Your/Their experiences and perspective left me again feeling what happened to Morgan was by someone everyone in this group knew/knows. I am so glad your son was ok. That is frightening.
B
Dang, That post did not look that long when I typed it.Ok Observer,I win.
found this from the shannon mcdaniel guy on the “what drew you to morgan and/or this board” discussion topic:
Post #4:Shannon Guy McDaniel wrote on November 25, 2009 at 8:06pm
“from roanoke ,we gotto take care of our own,lil busta,if u out there and got morgan,its on whenwe find ya”
lil busta? weird if not anything else…
http://www.facebook.com/friends/?id=656152489#topic_top
In context, if you review his fb, that is exactly how this person “speaks”.
I have not seen it on anyone else’s networking sites in the periphery so it stuck out at me.
B
mag603, thanks for posting that link to the photo of The Nine. Did you notice that they only list the names of eight? lol, it’s like a cosmic joke, how hard it is to get straight info in this case.
On the other hand, I notice morgan seems to be wearing the same 2008 All Good Music Festival and Campout Shirt as she is in the pics at the launch party. (and of course the same hair color in both pics)
Yep.
B
wpgmouse, I see several people appearing in more than one pic at that launch party: the chick in the tiara; the dude in the Aeropostale shirt; a dude in a fedora; a dark haired chick in a shiny red shirt; Captain Morgan himself, and his wenches; a chick in white with a miller lite; a gal in a shirt similarly colored to morgan’s (dark slate gray, or gray green—she’s in at least 3), etc. So I don’t know whether it’s meaningful that Morgan showed up in 2 pics. And, as momof3 noted, that tongue pose isn’t uncommon, nor do I think it’s venue specific. Consider GWB giving the ‘hook ‘em horns’ during his inaugural parade. You’d expect to see those at a Texas A&M game, not on Constitution Ave, but there you go.
Blink,
Are you able to capture stills from video and blow them up?
I have video of Morgan and there are some people in the background I’d like you to help me identify. I’m not sure if it’s anything of significance regarding her disappearance, however, it is insightful nonetheless for reasons I’d rather not say on a public message board.
I can. Do you have a photobucket account? If you upload it to that, post link here, I will keep it private.
B
One of the girls named in this thread has an online journal from high school still live. Complete with references to her first love, lost virginity, first “numerical” sexual encounter, spending her 16th birthday in a rehab hospital, etc. She’s graduating from college in less than 2 years, and will presumably be looking for a job. Don’t these girls realize that prospective employers google? And beyond that, do they want every future date to know this stuff?
Had Morgan put this kind of info online in the past?
My “lizzyette” is frightened of the internet. She thinks it’s like a big city at night–lots of fun in the well-lit places, but terrifying just around the corner.